The Ruvo Family Foundation
The Ruvo Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Las Vegas, Nevada. Its 2024 filing reports grants to organizations including Nevada community and religious organizations, a cancer research organization, and other nonprofits.
The Ruvo Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Ruvo Family Foundation gave $605K across 77 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in Nevada. 19% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $605,190
- -10.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 77
- +14.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,860
- -22.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $840
- Total assets
- $5,825,534
- +28.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 19% first-time grantees (15 of 77, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Nevada (71% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Ruvo Family Foundation
- How to Apply
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The 2024 filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Applicants should write to Camille Ruvo with the organization’s name, tax identification number, IRS status, and the purpose of the amount requested. The filing states there are no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Camille Ruvo
Mailing address: 900 Rancho Lane, Las Vegas, NV 89106
Phone: (702) 474-4500
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Ruvo Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Glenbrook Underground Inc ($150K). Together the top 10 received $520K.
Grant Size Distribution
345 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 329 grants of 345 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Nevada recipients received 71% of grant dollars and California recipients received 19%. Recipients in New York received 3%, Virginia 2%, and Tennessee 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 77 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Ruvo Family Foundation open to new grantees?
19%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 15 of 77 grantees (19%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $14K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $500 repeat.
- 73% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 124% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 174% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $270K (2021) to $1.4M (2020). In 2024 it made 77 grants totaling $605K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Glenbrook Underground Inc Carson City, NV | Charity - general support | $150,000 |
| Catholic Diocese of Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV | Charity - general support | $100,000 |
| Prostate Cancer Foundation Santa Monica, CA | To help fight prostate cancer. | $100,000 |
| St Joseph Husband of Mary Roman Catholic Church Las Vegas, NV | To strengthen efforts to offer ministries and services to parish community. | $79,950 |
| Mayor's Fund for Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV | To support critical programs and priorities in Las Vegas | $25,000 |
| Shrine of the Most Holy Redeemer Las Vegas, NV | To support the operation and maintenance of the shrine. | $15,000 |
| Our Lady of Tahoe Catholic Church Zephyr Cove, NV | To support parish needs for Easter and Christmas. | $14,500 |
| Nature Conservancy Arlington, VA | To conserve nature and reduce threats against the environment | $12,500 |
| St Monica Catholic Community Santa Monica, CA | Charity - general support | $11,550 |
| St Patrick's Cathedral New York, NY | Charity - general support | $11,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,825,534 | $1,240,887 | $632,466 | $605,190 | 77 | $618,395 | $1,161,816 | $355,430 |
| 2023 | $4,547,753 | $279,593 | $692,284 | $676,829 | 67 | $689,035 | $276,344 | $339,333 |
| 2022 | $4,960,444 | $155,581 | $579,373 | $553,753 | 64 | $559,603 | $149,563 | $354,144 |
| 2021 | $5,384,236 | $1,348,683 | $322,381 | $270,450 | 70 | $277,300 | $1,345,132 | $359,263 |
| 2020 | $4,415,837 | $4,133,216 | $1,374,986 | $1,352,450 | 67 | — | $2,009,525 | $247,885 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Ruvo Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $355K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied activities. For example, the Prostate Cancer Foundation describes its work as funding research on prostate cancer biology and treatment, while Opportunity Village Foundation says it raises funds for programs and facilities serving people with intellectual disabilities in Nevada. Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada Adoption Services describes its work as supporting members of the adoption triad, and Ronald McDonald House Charities of Northern Nevada says it supports programs intended to improve the health, education, and well-being of children and families.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 77 grants totaling $605,190. Grants ranged from $100 to $150,000, with a median grant of $840. Among the largest reported awards were $150,000 to Glenbrook Underground Inc.; $100,000 each to the Catholic Diocese of Las Vegas and the Prostate Cancer Foundation; and $79,950 to St Joseph Husband of Mary Roman Catholic Church. Other reported grants included $25,000 to the Mayor’s Fund for Las Vegas and $9,000 to Keep Memory Alive.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Larry Ruvo as president and Camille Ruvo as secretary.
The Ruvo Family Foundation is led by Larry Ruvo, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Larry Ruvo
President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Camille Ruvo
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
1.9 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about The Ruvo Family Foundation
How much does The Ruvo Family Foundation give each year?
The Ruvo Family Foundation gave $605K across 77 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $677K across 67 grants.
What is The Ruvo Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Ruvo Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $840, and its average grant was $7,860, across 77 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Ruvo Family Foundation that year got $14K on average.
Where does The Ruvo Family Foundation give grants?
The Ruvo Family Foundation gives mostly in Nevada: 71% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were Las Vegas, NV (20 grants), Washington, DC (6 grants), New York, NY (4 grants) and Arlington, VA (3 grants).
Does The Ruvo Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 23% of The Ruvo Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (18 of 77) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Ruvo Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Ruvo Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Glenbrook Underground Inc ($150,000), Catholic Diocese of Las Vegas ($100,000) and Prostate Cancer Foundation ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Ruvo Family Foundation?
The Ruvo Family Foundation reported $5.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $618K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $355K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Ruvo Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Ruvo Family Foundation?
The 2024 filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Ruvo Family Foundation's EIN?
The Ruvo Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 73-1688102. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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